Animal photos of the week: 7 February 2014

Sumo, a king-sized kitty currently living at a Cats Protection adoption centre in north London. When he was found as an ill stray in September last year he weighed around 1st 8lbs (11.75Kg) – almost twice his recommended weight. After a short stay at the RSPCA’s Harmsworth Hospital, who put the portly purrer him on a diet, he is now with Cats Protection. He currently weighs around 22lbs (10 Kg) and the centre is hoping to slim him down to around 13lbs (6 Kg) before finding him a new home. Cats Protection advise that cats like Sumo are at significant risk of diabetes, heart disease and arthritis and urge owners of overweight cats to seek the advice of their vet to help their feline fight the flab.Picture: JESSICA ARNEBACK/CP